What is the average cost of tree removal in my Melbourne?

A medium-sized tree, such as a maple or elm, is 10–20 meters tall and costs between $900 and $1,400 to remove in Melbourne. A large tree like a mature oak is 20–30 meters tall and costs about $1200 to $2,100 to remove. Any tree taller than 30 meters will cost around $2,200–$3,600 to remove.

What is the best method of tree cutting?

Always take a position facing the tree's uphill side. Work your way up the trunk's left side (as you face toward the top of the tree). This enables the chain saw to be used in the safest and most effective manner possible because you can rest the saw's side or bottom on the tree trunk while pivoting to cut the branches off.

How do you make a cutting tree fall where you want?

Create a back cut

The back cut should be placed on the side of the trunk that is opposite the face cut and should be slightly over an inch above the wedge-shaped slot created by the face cut. All of the cuts are significant, but only the back cut will actually cause the tree to fall in the preferred direction.

Is it easier to cut trees wet or dry?

Dry wood is simpler to cut.

However, you'll typically discover that seasoned, dry wood is simpler to split than damp wood. Dry wood has less moisture, thus cutting and splitting it is easier, regardless of the type of tree from which it was taken.

How do I get rid of a large tree around my house?

With a chainsaw, start by cutting away the lowest branches. Starting at the bottom helps prevent top branches from slamming into lower branches as they descend. Tie a rope around the larger limbs before cutting them free for better control when removing them, and then drop them to the ground gradually.

What kills tree roots quickly?

Boiling Water

Make as much of the root system of the stump visible as you can.

To ensure that the scalding water reaches as much of the root system as possible and that the roots are heated to death, drill holes into the roots and on top of the stump.

Pour boiling water over the roots after they have all been exposed.

What is the quickest way to get rid of a stump?

A tree stump can be removed from the ground the quickest. You'll use a specialized tool called a "stump grinder" to grind the material, which rips the tree's roots and dissects its wood. Trim the stump with a chainsaw as much as you can before beginning to grind it down.

A strong, revolving blade that rips through the wood as it rotates is used by all stump grinders. The blade's teeth fragmented the stump's wood. The operator moves the blade over the entire stump, chipping away the wood as it descends to a depth well below earth.

Is it better to grind a stump or remove it?

Although grinding is significantly more effective than stump removal, it does not remove the tree's roots. The chip pile that results from a large stump can also be fairly extensive, but you can utilize the chips as mulch for other plants in your landscaping.